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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.85, 134.70 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.85, 134.70 and 53.71 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.85 : 134.70 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.85/134.70 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.85x = 134.70 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.85x = 7,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234.06/89.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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